I’ve been hearing a lot of frustration vented recently in exchanges on this site and conversations I’ve had with friends and acquaintences about the end game we’ve been experiencing recently as a result of the housing bubble and subsequent bust. I thought it might be interesting to consider the different ways that people have been…
Author: The Tim
Tim Ellis is the founder of Seattle Bubble. His background in engineering and computer / internet technology, a fondness of data-based analysis of problems, and an addiction to spreadsheets all influence his perspective on the Seattle-area real estate market. Tim also hosts the weekly improv comedy sci-fi podcast Dispatches from the Multiverse.
Monday Open Thread (2010-10-25)
Here is your open thread for Monday October 25th, 2010. You may post random links and off-topic discussions here. Also, if you have an idea or a topic you’d like to see covered in an article, please make it known. Be sure to also check out the forums, and get your word in the user-driven…
Poll: I would buy a home today if I could get it for…
This poll was active 10.24.2010 through 10.30.2010.
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2010-10-23
Suit against WaMu granted class-action status: http://bit.ly/9mOpfO (Also: Whoa, @PSBJ blog redesign!) # RT @KellyGilblom: King County tax foreclosures a record high http://bit.ly/a0KMgG via @bizjournals # Homebuyer tax credit – Original CBO cost estimate: $6.6 billion | Actual cost: $12.1 billion http://bit.ly/dvaddy Yuck. # I'm a sucker for the Smith Tower. RT @urbnlivn: Smith Tower…
Reader Question: Today’s Best Rental Strategies
A reader asked this question about strategies for today’s rental market: Alright experts, I was going to buy a house this fall/winter but after following this blog for a few weeks have decided to wait it out. Here’s my question: Given the current situation, what is your prediction for the rental market, specifically houses, in…